In a world that often bows to high-speed living and fast-paced culture, the life of someone deep in the throes of grief often feels frozen in time. Days and nights run together, and it can be difficult to find good moments in the middle of your despair. It’s important to know, while your grief is unique, you are not alone—Grief Counseling can help.
Grieving is a process and a journey that every grieving person approaches differently. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and the time frame is different for everyone. If you are someone who is dealing with grief in your life, whether it be from the loss of a loved one or a devastating life change, you can find support in Grief Counseling. No matter the circumstances, your brain’s emotional wheelhouse is being sent into overload and you may need help managing grief.
Grief counseling provides the light in what seems like a dark, never-ending tunnel. Through grief counseling, you allow yourself the opportunity to begin to work towards healing. This process starts with meeting a supportive counselor who will guide you through the many hills and valleys that grief will take you—celebrating the joyful memories with you and offering compassionate support through the difficult days.
Ways to Find Comfort in the Pain
As you start down this road of grieving, there are some things you can do to help you gain some comfort. The goal is to reduce the negative emotions surrounding your grief that keep you paralyzed from moving forward and to build a sense of endurance to walk through these negative emotions to heal.
Positive Reframing
“Just think positive” is easier said than done but that is not what we are talking about here. Feeling there is no possible way to be positive is completely natural. Positive reframing is mindfully choosing to appreciate the memories that connect you to the person or event you are grieving. Focusing on good and pleasant memories, visiting places that once brought joy, or creating a tribute can help you experience gratitude for what once was and provide temporary relief. Grief counseling can help you navigate through these feelings and give you the tools needed to be able to practice this process.
Humor
Laughter can truly be the best medicine. Through humor, our brains instantly and naturally release endorphins that push relief through the pain, even if just for a moment. This may feel impossible and you may even feel as though it betrays your grief; however, reflecting on funny memories or seeking out ways to find laughter through a friend or comedy can bring temporary moments of joy.
Connection
If you are grieving a major life change, staying connected with other people builds the resilience needed to move forward. Participating in grief counseling can help provide resources for connecting with other grievers while also helping you navigate roadblocks that may cause you to want to isolate and avoid connection.
It’s Easy to Ignore Self-Care: DON’T
Grief can leave you feeling paralyzed to the point where you lose a sense of purpose and stop making yourself a priority. The feelings are so overwhelming that it is hard to put effort into yourself. But when you begin to prioritize self-care again, you’ll find little deposits of comfort that strengthen you to move from one point to the next.
Self-care can be anything that aids your well-being.
- Exercising
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Talking to friends and family
- Eating healthy -Resting
Grief Counseling Delivers Hope & Support
There are no amount of tips and tricks you can use to speed up healing when it comes to working through loss and devastation. Only time and support can help when faced with grief. Grief counseling gives you access to a professional counselor trained specifically in the ways to guide you through the grieving process, no matter how long it takes.
If your world has been turned up side down with the loss of a loved one or a major life change, book an appointment with one of our GHCS therapists today. We are ready to walk beside you and provide the comfort you need.